Biblical Words
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How do I become a pastor? The answer may SHOCK you!
Who is a pastor? Journey through the Bible to learn about these biblical words: preacher, evangelist, pastor, shepherd, elder, presbyter, bishop, overseer. Find out why pastors and preachers are not automatically the same thing. And learn what the qualifications of pastors are from the Bible.
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God is JEALOUS. What does that mean?
If jealousy is bad, how can a good God be jealous? And what does He have to be jealous of? What does the Bible mean when it says God is a jealous God?
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The beast is NOT the ANTICHRIST (here’s PROOF)
Learn for yourself: The Beast of Revelation (666) is NOT the Antichrist. Many people who know sensationalism in religion can make millions are turning to Revelation to identify the Antichrist, but that’s not the proper place to look. A few minutes of your time with this study can correct some serious Bible study blunders.
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THIS changes EVERYTHING I thought I knew about the ANTICHRIST!
What can we KNOW about the antichrist? The Bible exposes the antichrist in two books, three passages, and five verses. What four points can we learn from these passages, and what advice do they give us that is contrary to almost everything said about this subject today?
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Every Bible student should know the difference between translation and transliteration.
Where did the word baptism come from? What does the word Christ mean? What’s the difference between translation and transliteration?
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Reclaiming Biblical Words: “Reverend”
Robes, collars, and the titles “Reverend” and “Father” to honor members of church leadership—do we see any of this in the Christianity of which Jesus is Lord?
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Reclaiming Biblical Words: “Miracle”
The word miracle has been used in many contexts and in many ways by both the religious and non-religious. If someone survives a horrible car crash, it’s quickly labelled a miracle. When a baby is born, people thank God for His miracle. When a man is offered a job a week before his family is…
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Reclaiming Biblical Words: “Saint”
When I say, “Charles is a saint,” what comes to mind? To one person, “Charles is a saint” may simply mean Charles is extraordinarily kind. To another, that may mean Charles died as a devout Roman Catholic at least five years ago and has been accepted by a special Vatican tribunal to be venerated in…
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Are you SURE you’re pronouncing the name of JESUS correctly?
You’ve likely heard of Jesus Christ. But what about Iesous? How about Yeshua? What’s the difference, and how important is the sound our vocal cords make when talking about the Son of God?
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How do you obey the gospel?
A recurring theme of the New Testament is the necessity to obey the gospel. What is the gospel? How do you obey it? What does it mean to die to sin, be buried with Christ, and be given a new life?
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Should babies be baptized?
Perhaps you’re a new parent, and someone has suggested that your baby should be baptized. Of course, you want the best for your little one, and that begins with their relationship with God. Should your infant be baptized? We can conclusively answer this question by exploring four other questions. And once we finish with the…
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What is the proper method of baptism?
Some churches baptize by sprinkling. Others baptize by pouring. Yet many claim that immersion is the proper method to baptize. Which one is true, and does it really matter?